New Horizons donations benefit adults with disabilities

Published 11:39 am, Wednesday, February 4, 2015

The New Horizons Resale Shop on Community Drive in New Caney is in need of donations.

Revenue from the nonprofit’s resale shop is used to fund vocational and skill training programs for adults with disabilities, according to the shop’s spokesperson, Darbie Lindsey.

“We provide vocational training and skills training for adults with disabilities - things like filing, paper shredding and we just added computer building and repair,” Lindsey said. “Some of our higher-functioning guys will be able go out and get a job doing these things.”

The resale shop is looking for gently used items that can be sold to fund its programs.

“Any kind of furniture (will help); the only thing we don’t accept are mattresses for health reasons,” Lindsey said. “But (we do accept) bed frames, tables, housewares, clothing shoes, anything. The resale shop (located) on Community Drive is a nonprofit, so all of the money goes back into the program.”

In addition to donated items, New Horizons could also use donated time, according to Lindsey.

“While we like monetary donations, we love our volunteers and (item) donations - even spreading the word to other people if you don’t have a donation yourself,” Lindsey said. “The resale shop is a good majority of our income.”

Those interested in making donations to New Horizons or volunteering are encouraged to contact Lindsey at 281-689-8500